GeneArt Gene Synthesis

GeneArt® It: Your gene, your way

Contents
Introduction to the gene synthesis workflow 2

GeneArt® It! 3

GeneArt® Gene Synthesis sites 4

GeneArt® Gene Synthesis 5

GeneArt® Strings™ DNA Fragments 8

Gene optimization 10

Expression-ready genes 13

Cloning and plasmid services 14

GeneArt® Elements™ vector construction 16

GeneArt® Elements™ combinatorial parts assembly 18

Gene-to-protein and Genes-to-cell lines 20

GeneArt® Directed Evolution 21

The online GeneArt® portal 22

Related product information 24

 Introduction to the gene synthesis workflow
Why choose GeneArt® Gene Synthesis?
Have you ever lacked the time to clone your favorite gene? Conventional PCR and cloning techniques require optimization and troubleshooting, which take
up valuable lab time and resources. What if you could have your favorite gene made for you, analogous to an optimized, error-free PCR reaction? This is
where gene synthesis, sometimes referred to as synthetic biology, comes in. It’s simply molecular cloning made easy.

Whether you need industry-leading gene synthesis services or optimized protein expression, or want to outsource the entire process from gene synthesis
to protein and cell line production, this brochure outlines the GeneArt® products and services that can help you succeed.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to a typical GeneArt® Gene Synthesis workflow:

Step 1—Analyze Step 2—Design Step 3—Construct Step 4—Express

Utilize sequencing platforms
to generate knowledge and
analyze cellular data (using
Vector NTI® sequence analysis
and design software, and Ion
Torrent™ or SOLiD® Systems)
Apply rational design
software to optimize gene
expression (using GeneArt®
GeneOptimizer ® software)
Whether you outsource to us
or do it yourself, select from
a leading line of GeneArt®
products (such as gene
synthesis tools) and services
(such as subcloning and
plasmid preparation) for optimal
speed, quality, and performance
From small-scale research to
industrial production in applied
markets, put it all together with
a complete toolbox of products
and services for superior cell
line development and growth,
as well as protein expression
and production

Which technology is right for you?

To view our online gene synthesis product selection guide, please go to lifetechnologies.com/genesynthesisproductselection

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GeneArt It! ®
We are your partner for gene synthesis through protein and cell production
GeneArt® Gene Synthesis
A reliable and cost-effective
method for obtaining customized
DNA constructs with 100%
sequence accuracy, GeneArt® Gene
Synthesis offers:
• The largest capacity
and fastest production
processes
• Outstanding quality—
ISO 9001:2008 certification
• Gene optimization for
reliable maximum protein
expression
GeneArt® Strings™
DNA Fragments
A time-saving alternative to PCR,
GeneArt® Strings™ DNA Fragments
are available up to 3 kb and are
compatible with any downstream
cloning method of choice, providing:
• An economical solution that
maintains the gene synthesis
benefits of both flexibility and
performance
• Easy ordering—you can directly
enter, edit, optimize, and order
your sequence through the online
GeneArt® portal
GeneArt® custom services
Whether you’re looking to save
time or improve upon existing
processes, GeneArt® services
provide:
• A single resource for all of
your outsourcing needs
• Gene synthesis, custom cell lines,
and mammalian/baculovirus
protein production
• Cloning and plasmid prep
services
• ISO 9001:2008 and ISO
13485:2003 certification and
responsive project management
GeneArt® Directed Evolution
Directed evolution can be used
to create biomolecules for basic
research, medical science, and
industrial production. Results
can be achieved quickly, with just
a few rounds of mutagenesis and
selection. GeneArt® Directed
Evolution services include:
• GeneArt® combinatorial libraries
• GeneArt® site-directed
mutagenesis
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 GeneArt Gene Synthesis sites
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Facilities overview

GeneArt® facilities Regensburg site

Our Global Centers of Excellence for gene synthesis
services are located in Regensburg, Germany and
Pleasanton, California, USA. Since 1999, GeneArt®
products and services have provided superior gene
synthesis solutions for researchers around the globe.

While the Regensburg site supplies the market with

~6.5 million bp monthly capacity, the newer Pleasanton
site currently has an output of ~1.5 million bp per month.
Both sites are certified by the International Organization
for Standardization.

We're constantly expanding the capacities of both sites

to meet the growing market demand for synthetic genes. Pleasanton site
More than 300 employees worldwide are currently
working to provide you with the best possible products
and services.

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GeneArt Gene Synthesis ®

High-quality custom gene synthesis

GeneArt® Gene Synthesis services offer ease, flexibility, and reliability for your daily DNA work. Gene synthesis is a cost-effective, time- and resource-
saving method for obtaining your desired DNA construct with 100% accuracy (see Figure 1 on page 7). It is a true alternative to conventional molecular
biology techniques, while enabling better, more reliable protein expression and quality. GeneArt® Gene Synthesis tools go beyond traditional gene synthesis
and enable expression optimization for maximum performance.

Benefits Quality Performance Timely production

• Proprietary expression and
mRNA stability optimization
• Nearly unlimited flexibility in gene
and vector design
• Empirically proven increases
in expression
• Ready-to-use constructs for
expression and transfection
• Easy online ordering
• All processes are ISO quality • Project setup assistance and
certified individual project support
• Comprehensive quality • Maximum performance available
documentation included using the GeneOptimizer®
algorithm, with its scientifically
• Automated production processes
proven track record of expression
• 100% sequence validation optimization
• Maximum production speed and
worldwide delivery; capacity and
reliability supported by a fully
automated, industrial-scale gene-
processing platform
Standard
• Up to 1,200 bp in 9 business days*
• Up to 3,000 bp in 14 business days
Express**
• Up to 1,200 bp in 7 business days
• Up to 3,000 bp in 12 business days
SuperSPEED**
• Up to 1,200 bp in 5 business days
• Up to 1,800 bp in 7 business days
• Emergency requests

*Production time is the number of business days required to synthesize GeneArt® genes in our manufacturing facility.
Delivery time is in addition to production time and depends on the destination of the shipment.
**There is an upgrade fee for Express and SuperSPEED deliveries.

For more information, please contact geneartsupport@lifetech.com or go to lifetechnologies.com/genesynthesis

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 GeneArt® Gene Synthesis ®

Expression
GeneOptimizer®
optimization algorithm
GeneAssembler™
gene synthesis platform
Wild type GeneArt® GeneOptimizer®
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Solutions from gene fragments to genomes (long genes)

• High-throughput gene synthesis with a capacity of >8 Mbp per month • Robust technologies to build DNA constructs with highest complexity
(for fast and reliable production of DNA fragments for assembly)
• Flexible sequencing solutions for sequence verification and final QC
• Expert design and assembly technologies and process expertise for
• Proven track record of reliable and timely production for long and
the assembly of constructs from 10 kb to several hundred kilobases,
complex constructs
with timelines starting from 25 business days
• Assembly kits that enable do-it-yourself construction and assembly

For more information, please go to lifetechnologies.com/longgenes

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 GeneArt Strings DNA Fragments® ™

GeneArt® Strings™ DNA Fragments are custom-made, uncloned, double-stranded linear DNA fragments up to 3,000 bp in length, assembled from
synthetic oligonucleotides using the same high-quality process developed for GeneArt® Gene Synthesis (Figure 2). Strings™ DNA Fragments are delivered
dried and ready for resuspension, cloning, and screening to enable identification of the correct clone. Strings™ DNA Fragments are a fast and smart
alternative for getting your synthetic gene and clone into your expression plasmid (see Figure 3 for an application example).

Affordable Flexible Streamlined Fast

Strings™ DNA Fragments are Full gene design and cloning Enter your sequence and directly At least 200 ng of Strings™ DNA
a cost-effective alternative to flexibility; clone with any edit, optimize, and order through Fragments are produced within 5
gene synthesis downstream method of choice our online GeneArt® portal (for up to 1,000 bp) or 8 (for 1,000–
such as restriction enzymes, 3,000 bp) business days*
TOPO® cloning, Gateway®
cloning, GeneArt® Seamless
Cloning and Assembly, or
GeneArt® Type IIs Assembly

*Depending on the nature of the sequence, production time can vary. Delivery times are in addition to the specified production times and depend on location.

For more information, please go to lifetechnologies.com/strings

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Gene assembly

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Figure 2. Producing a synthetic gene using GeneArt® Strings™ DNA Fragments. Figure 3. Ten Strings™ DNA Fragments up to 3,000 bp were cloned using the GeneArt®
Seamless Cloning and Assembly Kit. The figure shows the percentages of clones with
correct length as identified by colony PCR (cloning efficiency), and the percentages of
correct-sequence clones (fidelity) based on the number of full-length clones.

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 Gene optimization
Maximize protein expression

Experience enhanced protein expression based on gene optimization GeneOptimizer® sequence processing includes the following:
Production of recombinant human proteins in human cells for • Identification of the best way to incorporate your requested
biomedical research and product development can be hampered by low sequence elements
expression yields. Similarly, transient protein expression in any research
• Elimination of cryptic splice sites and mRNA-destabilizing
lab is at risk of being insufficient, especially (but not exclusively) for
sequence elements for increased mRNA stability
heterologous expression. These expression issues can limit researchers’
ability to conduct their structural and functional analyses, delaying (and in • Codon optimization and GC content adaptation for your
some cases halting) the discovery process or the entire research project. expression system
• Avoidance of undesirable mRNA secondary structures
Gene optimization is the solution to traditional protein expression
limitations. Common pain points associated with protein expression, such • Elimination of repetitive sequences
as yield, can now be addressed in a rational and systematic way. Using
• siRNA-resistant forms of wild type genes that can be used
data available from published literature in combination with proprietary
in RNAi rescue experiments
data, the GeneOptimizer® algorithm determines the optimal gene
sequence for your expression experiments (Figure 4). Optimization has
been experimentally proven to increase protein expression rates up to 100-
fold in a variety of host systems (Fath et al. 2011).†

†Stephan Fath, Asli Petra Bauer, Michael Liss, Anne Spriestersbach, Barbara Maertens, Peter Hahn, Christine Ludwig, Frank Schafer, Marcus Graf, and Ralf Wagner,
"Multiparameter RNA and Codon Optimization: A Standardized Tool to Assess and Enhance Autologous Mammalian Gene Expression,” PLOS One 6: 3, e17596.

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 Up to a 100-fold increase in expression
The GeneOptimizer® process has been shown to help deliver large
increases in protein yield via a combination of factors that stabilize
mRNA and maximize translation efficacy (Figure 5). Efficacy has
been proven in a large comparative gene expression study (Fath et
al. 2011).†

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translation efficiency.
Figure 5. Comparative expression analysis of wild type vs. an optimized human
gene. Western blot analysis using α-His antibody. Expression levels of 2 independent
transfections per wild type and optimized construct are displayed, showing a 3-fold
difference in expression in this particular analysis. Standardization is based on
endogenous protein.

For more information, please go to lifetechnologies.com/geneoptimization

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Expression-ready genes
Express cloning service Express cloning directly into an expression vector
You can save 4–5 days of turnaround time and receive expression-ready
GeneArt® Gene Synthesis
genes faster by choosing Express cloning into selected Life Technologies™
vectors (Figure 6). Simply order via the online GeneArt® portal and add the
GeneOptimizer® software
Express cloning service to your gene synthesis request. You will receive
GeneAssembler™ process
your synthesized gene in the selected expression vector, without the pcDNATM 3.1*
intermediate pMX vector that is delivered with subcloning services.
Online Gene synthesis: Express cloning:
portal 9 business days 1–2 business days
Turnaround time for gene synthesis and Express cloning starts at 11
business days (depending on the length of your gene). Adding gene
synthesis Express delivery in addition to Express cloning saves an additional GeneArt® Gene Synthesis
2 days, so it is possible to realize a turnaround time of 9 business days for
your cloned, expression-ready gene. Genes qualifying for Express cloning GeneOptimizer® software

must be <5 kb and must not contain complex sequences (optimization of GeneAssembler™ process
pMx pcDNATM 3.1*
your sequence with GeneOptimizer® software in the GeneArt® portal can
reduce complexity). Online Gene synthesis including cloning into pMX: Subcloning:
portal 9 business days 5–6 business days

Figure 6. Express cloning directly into an expression vector (top) compared with
classic subcloning from pMX into an expression vector (bottom).

*Expression vector example. Multiple choices for vector are available.

For more information, please go to lifetechnologies.com/expressgenes

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 Cloning and plasmid services
GeneArt® Subcloning service GeneArt® Plasmid services
Get your gene ready to use in your downstream applications. After gene GeneArt® Plasmid DNA preparations have consistently high quality
synthesis, we can subclone your gene into any vector you send us, and and can be used for research applications and preclinical studies.
we will store the plasmid for future subcloning projects. We also have From vector construction to the production of plasmid DNA,
our own vectors in stock for you to choose from. Even complex cloning GeneArt® Plasmid services make the development and execution of
projects with multiple open reading frames are no problem (e.g., large your project easy.
double-gene vectors expressing monoclonal antibodies). 
High-quality, scalable plasmid DNA preparation service
The GeneArt  Subcloning service can be used to move your synthetic
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• Highly pure and homogeneous plasmid DNA
gene into any vector you choose, including novel vectors built using
• Low levels of endotoxin (down to 0.01 EU/μg DNA)
GeneArt® Elements™ vector construction. If desired, we deliver a
customized production report detailing the reagents we used and • Milligram to gram scale
lot numbers. Focus on your results and leave the subcloning to
• Fill-and-finish service (receive your DNA aliquotted and labeled for
GeneArt® services.
immediate use, per your specifications)
Benefits
• Competitive price Project documentation
A Certificate of Analysis (CoA) is provided with every plasmid order.
• Convenient—tell us what you need and receive your ready-to-use
Premium documentation of all DIN ISO–certified production processes
clone quickly
can be provided on request.
• Reliable—inserts are 100% sequence-verified and documented
• Sole provider of Gateway® recombination cloning technology
• Confidential—no data or material are provided to third parties
• Extendable—order a plasmid prep in addition to receiving your
subcloned gene, ready to transfect

For more information, please go to lifetechnologies.com/geneartplasmid

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 GeneArt Elements vector construction
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Design your own individualized vector

The GeneArt® Elements™ DNA parts collection comprises a
growing subset of biologically well-characterized parts such as
promoters, terminators, enhancers, operators, and open reading
frames with defined sequences and functionalities. Elements™
parts can be combined with your defined custom sequences/parts.

The online GeneArt® portal features an application that allows

for in vitro assembly of parts (Figure 7). The intuitive drag-and-
drop functionality of the portal facilitates the combination of
parts symbolically, without any limitations from the nucleic acid
sequence at the junctions. The designed vector can be directly
ordered via the portal.

Figure 7. The GeneArt® Elements™ vector construction template within the online GeneArt® portal.

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 pCMV-IgK-leader+emGFP

pCMV-tPA-leader+emGFP

pCMV-GFP (cellular)
• Flexible—GeneArt® Elements™ DNA can be seamlessly assembled with
minimal design restrictions*
• Reliable—all offered parts are 100% sequence-verified

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• Easy to use—intuitive CAD-like software within the GeneArt® portal
assists you with vector design

To demonstrate the flexibility of the offering, vectors were made that

contain GFP with either an IgK or tPA secretion leader or an Fc-Tag GFP-Fc
affinity tag. HEK 293 cells were transiently transfected with the indicated
constructs, and the conditioned media from the transfected cells was
subjected to western analysis with an anti-GFP antibody (Figure 8). GFP
All GeneArt® Elements™ vector construction results were functional,
generating a variety of positive controls for protein secretion.
Figure 8. Western blot showing proteins expressed from
pCMV-GFP vectors constructed using GeneArt® Elements™
vector construction. The proteins in conditioned media
were probed with an anti-GFP antibody.

*Functionality in the final vector requires that you choose a resistance marker and an E. coli origin of replication from the GeneArt® Elements™ repository.

For more information, please go to lifetechnologies.com/elementsvc

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 GeneArt Elements combinatorial parts assembly
® ™

Combinatorial parts assembly (CPA) is a way to combine

predefined DNA parts (e.g., promoters, terminators, enhancers,
operators, open reading frames) to build a diverse set of larger
constructs (Figure 9). Users simply provide individual part
sequences and progression of the parts within the order form.
The final construct is synthesized, with sequence junctions and
reading frame managed seamlessly by the assembly.

All conceivable part combinations can be created to build

and test new metabolic pathways or a variety of expression
cassettes to identify the most valuable combination for your
research needs.
• Tested for accuracy—all CPAs that are delivered as separate
constructs are sequenced as part of our ISO 9001:2008–
certified quality management system; we only ship constructs
with exact sequence agreement
• Cost-effective—parts of the final constructs have the potential
to be used multiple times
• Comprehensive—all permutations of the available genetic Figure 9. CPA construct set up with 5 different yeast promoters
elements are possible in combination with 5 different yeast terminators, in order to
find the optimal combination for protein expression.

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To demonstrate the CPA process, we
generated a combinatorial library composed
of a small set of yeast promoters and
corresponding terminators from the GeneArt®
Elements™ part collection to analyze relative
luciferase expression levels (Figure 10). In
this experiment, the highest firefly luciferase
expression was shown using a TEF1
promoter/TEF1 terminator combination. This
demonstrates the proof of concept and can be
extrapolated to test other functional elements,
such as in metabolic pathways.

Figure 10. Analysis of a luciferase expression CPA experiment, comparing 25 combinations of the promoters and
terminators shown in Figure 9.

For more information, please visit lifetechnologies.com/elementscpa

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 Gene-to-protein and Genes-to-cell lines
Genes-to-proteins Genes-to-cell lines
Starting with only a nucleotide sequence, GeneArt® services can provide purified protein typically within We use the Freedom® CHO DG44 system
30 business days. Protein purified from mammalian suspension cells (FreeStyle™ 293, FreeStyle™ CHO, to generate cell lines with high levels of
Expi293™), or produced by the baculovirus expression system (e.g., in Sf9, Sf21) helps ensure correct protein protein expression (e.g., antibodies in the
folding and processing. The combination of optimized genes with our advanced expression systems usually milligram to gram per liter range).
leads to higher protein yields than achievable with other expression systems and wild type genes. • Generation of Flp-In™ expression cell
lines based on existing host cell lines
Service types Benefits using expression-optimized genes
Culture volume–based service: • Seamless project processing—gene synthesis and
• Protein expression and affinity purification protein purification from one source • Generation of monoclonal CHO cell
from customer-specified culture volume lines for high-level protein expression
• Speed—from gene to protein typically within 20–30
• Deliverables are the purified protein and a business days Mammalian cell line
comprehensive report, including Coomassie- engineering services
• Increased protein yield—combination of optimized
stained gel and western blot with affinity tag– We’ll apply our expertise in creating
genes and advanced expression systems routinely
detected protein stable cell lines to design, develop,
leads to increased expression
Guaranteed protein amount service: and validate a custom stable cell line
• Improved protein expression—optimized genes can using validated GeneArt® TALs or
• Protein expression and affinity purification of
show expression of otherwise nonexpressible proteins GeneArt® CRISPR and a customer-
customer-specified protein amount guaranteed
• Full process transparency and transferability—usage supplied mammalian cell line.
• Pilot project with culture volume–based
of our commercially available reagents and protocols;
service is required to evaluate the expression For more information, contact us at
delivery of optimized gene in expression vector
yield per liter custom.services@lifetech.com
together with the purified protein
• Deliverables are the purified protein and a
• Comprehensive documentation—every protein
comprehensive report, including Coomassie-
comes with a detailed report; analytical SEC or other
stained gel and western blot with affinity
advanced analytics optionally available
tag–detected protein
• Experienced team—routine handling of multiple large
• Additional purification steps and analytics
projects with tight timelines
are possible
For more information, please contact geneartprotein@lifetech.com or go to lifetechnologies.com/G2Pservice

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GeneArt Directed Evolution

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transformation rates of 109 or higher. With the cloned library, at least 30 μg of plasmid
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For other directed evolution services or benefits and applications, please go to lifetechnologies.com/directedevolution
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& quality control
 The online GeneArt portal ®

Online ordering
The GeneArt® Gene Synthesis sequence design and order portal
("GeneArt® portal") on our website offers intuitive and simple ordering
of your gene synthesis projects. This automated portal helps you
enter, edit, and optimize your sequences, and offers immediate price
quote information and ordering capabilities. Nearly all of the GeneArt®
services can be ordered using this intuitive ordering tool. You can even
perform in silico cloning and store your gene sequences, projects, and
personal vectors for future design. Save time and have full control and
flexibility with this one-stop shopping feature.

Instructions on using the GeneArt® portal:

Start and organize your projects in the Project Manager (Figure 11). Its
smart design leads to efficient management of your projects. Then set
Figure 11. The Project Manager within the online GeneArt® portal.
up your individual project requirements with the icon-based Project
Configurator (Figure 12).

Figure 12. The Project Configurator within the online GeneArt® portal.

For more information, please go to lifetechnologies.com/genesynthesis

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Ordering GeneArt® Gene Synthesis: an example (Figure 13)
• Immediate ordering of wild type genes in the starting screen—just copy and
paste your sequence
• Choice of standard pMX vector or expression-ready vectors for Express cloning
• Quick procedure for sequence editing and full gene optimization
(optional, if wild type is not desired)
• Editing: include 5´ or 3´ cloning sites; add/delete/exchange sequences
• Optimization: choose expression organism, sequences to protect, and motifs
to avoid
• Downloadable sequence summary containing all customer requirements
• Add to cart and obtain price quote for easy ordering
Figure 13. An example order placed within the online GeneArt® portal. In this
example, Express cloning and plasmid preparation services have also been selected.
The GeneArt® portal can be used to order many GeneArt® products and
services, in addition to gene synthesis. These include GeneArt® Strings™ DNA
Fragments, GeneArt® Elements™, GeneArt® Precision TALs, and services
such as subcloning, plasmid preps, GeneArt® Directed Evolution, and custom
proteins and cell lines. Moreover, you can check the status of your web order(s)
in the manufacturing process—simply use the GeneObserver™ module within the
portal, available 24 hours per day.

Please see our library of videos on GeneArt® portal usage, including overview, setup, quick order,
optimization, and subcloning services, at lifetechnologies.com/genearttutorials

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